Game Release Dates In May 2017

May has no shortage of new games to get sucked into. From bigger releases like Prey and Injustice 2 to smaller experiences like TumbleSeed and Rime, there's plenty to play. Below, you can see the biggest May releases as well as a list of some of the most notable games coming out this month. You can also see this week's major releases in the video above.

For a full list of all the big games coming out during the rest of this year, check out our comprehensive 2017 game release date list.

Prey -- May 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Prey is a reimagining of the 2006 original made by a team from Arkane Studios, who gamers will recognize as the developer of the Dishonored series. The new title is seen by some as a spiritual successor to the 1994 game System Shock.

Further Reading:

• Dishonored Dev's Prey Could Be The Ultimate Sci-Fi Sandbox
• Prey Is Dishonored Meets Dead Space

Injustice 2 -- May 16 (PS4, Xbox One)

Injustice 2 is the follow-up to NetherRealm's Injustice: Gods Among Us. It introduces loot, character customization, and items to its fighting system. It also continues where its predecessor's narrative left off, focusing on the aftermath of Batman's successful insurgency against Superman's tyrannical empire.

Further Reading:

• Mortal Kombat Vs. Injustice: Series Creator Ed Boon Talks Design Differences
• Devs Explain How The Game's Unusual Gear System Actually Works

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia -- May 19 (3DS)

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is a remake of Fire Emblem Gaiden, which is the second installment in the Fire Emblem series and was never released outside of Japan. It consists of elements that differ from other games in the series, including a world map and 3D areas you can wander around.

Further Reading:

• Fire Emblem 3DS Remake Features Some Major Changes
• Limited Edition, Amiibo Features Revealed

May Release Schedule

Game	Platform	Release Date
The Caligula Effect	Vita	May 2
Super Rude Bear Resurrection	PS4	May 2
TumbleSeed	PS4, Switch, PC, Mac	May 2
Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey	PS4, Xbox One	May 5
Prey	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 5
Super Rude Bear Resurrection	PC	May 5
World to the West	PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac	May 5
Birthdays: The Beginning	PS4, PC	May 9
Human: Fall Flat	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 9
LocoRoco Remastered	PS4	May 9
NBA Playgrounds	PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC	May 9
Strafe	PS4, PC	May 9
Butcher	Xbox One	May 10
Minecraft: Switch Edition	Switch	May 11
Akiba's Beat	PS4, Vita	May 16
Farpoint	PSVR	May 16
Injustice 2	PS4, Xbox One	May 16
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy	Vita, PC	May 16
The Surge	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 16
Endless Space 2	PC	May 19
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia	3DS	May 19
Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 19
Darksiders Warmastered Edition	Wii U	May 23
Disgaea 5 Complete	Switch	May 23
Impact Winter	PC	May 23
Mirage: Arcane Warfare	PC	May 23
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada	PS4, PC	May 23
Steel Division: Normandy 44	PC	May 23
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception	PS4, Vita	May 23
Friday The 13th	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 26
Get Even	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 26
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2	PS4, PS3	May 26
Rime	PS4, Xbox One, PC	May 26
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers	Switch	May 26
Don't Starve Mega Pack	PS4, Xbox One	May 30
Perception	PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch	May 30
Star Trek: Bridge Crew	PSVR, Rift, Vive	May 30
Ys Origin	Vita	May 30